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226 S Chicago St

South Bend, IN 46619 - St. Joseph County

House

2 beds

1 bath

720 sqft

No pets

About 226 S Chicago St

This inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home features a comfortable layout, hardwood floors throughout, and plenty of natural light. The owner provides a stove and refrigerator. Tenants are responsible for all utilities, lawn care, and snow removal. Window A/C units are needed during the warmer months and are the tenant's responsibility.

Section 8 is accepted. No pets or smoking are allowed. A minimum 12-month lease is required, with the first month's rent and security deposit due at signing. Renters insurance is required.

Requirements: Minimum monthly income: 3x rent price. Minimum credit score: 570+. No evictions within the last 36 months. Background check required. Rental history may be required. Amenities: Stove/Oven.

4 days on RentalSource

RentalSource last checked: 21 hours ago · Listing updated: October 27, 2026

Managed by: Empire Management · (574) 217-8468

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Property Summary

Property Type:	House
Rental Fee:	$1,150
Bedrooms:	2 beds
Bathrooms:	1 bath
Size:	720 sqft

Pets:	No
Laundry:	Inquire
Parking:	Inquire
Available:	Now
ID:	84657898

Amenities

Air Conditioning
Hardwood Floors
Refrigerator

Leasing Information

Fees

Deposit $1,150 (mandatory, refundable, move-in).

Additional Details

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom house at 226 S Chicago St in South Bend, IN 46619 rents for $1,150 a month. It has 720 square feet. 226 S Chicago St was advertised by Empire Management on October 27, 2026.

How the Rent Compares

At $1,150 a month, this house is close to the typical rent for 2-bedroom houses and townhouses in South Bend (about $1,150).

From 20 two-bedroom houses and townhouses listed in South Bend on RentalSource in November 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.

$1,150Typical rent for 2-bedroom houses and townhouses in South Bend

$1,050–$1,200Middle half of their rents

32 daysAverage time they have been listed

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Rent History

This home was last listed for rent on RentalSource from June to July 2024 for $980. Today's rent is $170 higher.

Rent history for this home, newest first
Date	Event	Rent	Change
October 27, 2026	Listed for rent	$1,150+17.3%	+17.3%
July 9, 2024	Listing removed	$980
June 11, 2024	Listed for rent	$980−6.7%	−6.7%
May 7, 2024	Listing removed	$1,050
April 26, 2024	Price change	$1,050−4.5%	−4.5%
March 1, 2024	Listing removed	$1,100

These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

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Recommended income

$46,000 /year

With your chosen rent-to-income ratio, an annual income of $46,000 is recommended to comfortably afford this 2-bedroom rental priced at $1,150 per month.

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House for rent

$1,150

Deposit $1,150 · All fees

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Property managed by:

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(574) 217-8468 · View all 14 rentals

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